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How did the Nazis treat Wessel posthumously?

  • Ignored

  • Martyr

  • Forgotten

  • Villain

Answer

The Nazis elevated Horst Wessel to the status of a martyr following his death. They glorified him as a symbol of their ideology, portraying him as a hero who gave his life for the Nazi cause. His song, "Die Fahne Hoch", became the official anthem of the Nazi Party, further solidifying his iconic status within the Nazi movement.
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